The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-03-26
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THE AzrEos. Their History, Manners and
Customs. From the French of Lucien
Biart. Authorized Translation by J. L.
Garner. A. G. McClurg & Co., Publishers,
Chicago.
This is an able contribution to the history.
ethnology and archaeology of the Aztecs.
1t gives us the result of careful investigation
and thorough research into the origin, history,
arts, religion, manners, customs and civiliza-
ton of this remarkable race. The work
shows untiring industry, great learning and
a mind specially adapted to writing history.
1t is not simply record of facts, but it is a
profound and original study of the life,
thought, development and progress of the
ancient races of America before the historical
period.
Mr.. Garner deserves and should receive
Che gratitude of the English reading public
for presenting this most interesting and in
structive work in so perfect an English
dress.
The work contains twenty finely executed
Illustrations of the forms and features, build
ings, cities, arts and dress of the ancient
American peoples, which add greatly to the
instruction and interest of the volume. Tt is
impossible to give, in the space of a book
notice, an analysis of the contents of such
a work as this, or even partially indicate its
method, thought and conclusions.
We know of no work of ancient American
history so we'll adapted to interest and in
struct the general reader. Though accurately
historical, many of its pages read like
romance, SO true is it, shat truth is often
stranger than fiction" Neither the specialist
or general reader can make more profitable
investment than to buy this book and read it.
How SHALL MY CHILD BE TAUGHT? or Praeti-
cal Pedagogy. By Louisa p. Hopkins.
16mo., PIP. 276. Lee & Shepard, Boston.
This is valuable book. 1t is practical
and experimental. In it is presented Miss
Hopkins's method of teaching and its results.
The style and language of the writer are fine,
and the thought is clear, original and sugges-
tive.
The author is practical teacher of large
experience and wide reputation. She tells
us in this work how much she taught class
of girls ranging from eight to fifteen years
old in twelve months and how she did it.
The story is marvellous, and to most educat-
ors, who use the old methods, will appear in
credible. The scientific and practical teacher
should atudy the facts which she presents,
and learn and apply her method.
This work is really an important and valu-
able contribution to the science and the art
of teaching, and as such we commend it to
all practical educators. The method is
natural and simple; and while it quickens
thought, and stimulates the mind of the pupil.
to increased application, it makes study re-
creation instead of task.
The Sideredl Messenger The March num-
Der of this valuable scientific magazine has
reached our table. The table of contents
presents rich and palatable feast for stu
dents and investigators in astronomy. Opti-
cal appearances of comets by S. Clevenger:
Time, ]. G. Porter; the meteors, meteor
ODDS and shooting stars, II. A. Newton; the
total solar eclipse of August next, Jacob
Ennis; Kepler's Correspondence. Prof. L.
II. Richardson, comets of 1886, etc.
The Buddhist Diet Book is a compilation
of dishes used by Buddhists in the East and
in Europe, compiled by Laura G. Holloway.
The interesting features of this work, aside
from its value to vegetarians, are the explana-
tions of the religious convictions of this
great sect regarding foods. The Buddhists
are natural vegetarians, not having acquired
a taste for flesh food and their diet is gov
erned as much by religious rule as is their
conduct in life. European Buddhists have
difficulty in overcoming inherited habits, and
this little work is designed to be of use to
them, as, indeed, to all who desire to enjoy
the benefits of an unmixed vegetarian diet.
The book is quaint one, printed in brown
ink. and white parchment covers. Price, so
cents. New York, Funk & Wagnalls.
The numbers of The Lining Age for March
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Edinburgh; An Old Couple, and About Fic-
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the Doctor; an Old Virginia Fox-hunter,
Blackwood; A Lover of Leisure, and Wit and
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Shaflesbury; and an obscure Archipelaeo.
Leisure Hour; The Evangelical Revival of
the Eighteenth Century, Macmillan; The
Dead Cities of Belgium, Gentleman's; with
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Strange Story of Margaret Beauehamp," "a
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and poetry.
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